Apprentice Foreperson

Costain; Camberley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is seeking an apprentice site supervisor to support forepersons, labour and subcontractors on water and civil projects in the Thames Valley region. You’ll help meet HSQE, timetable and budget targets while learning on the job.

You will gain hands-on experience across AMP8 delivery with on-site training, joining the GRaAPs network and developing technical skills and teamwork on varied schemes. Applicants should have GCSEs (9-4) including Maths, English and Science, and hold a full UK

Qualifications

• GCSEs at 9-4 grade including Maths/English/Science.
• Passionate about engineering and willing to learn.
• IT proficient and able to use common software on site.
• Able to build positive working relationships and communicate clearly.
• Healthy respect for safety and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing workforce, plant and materials.
• Communicate with site team including Engineers and senior Forepersons.
• Implement and promote safe systems of work over all activities.
• Ensure all records regarding plant and hire equipment are up to date and safe to use.
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings with site team regarding safety, progress.
• Ensure toolbox talks, safety alerts and activity plan briefings are carried out.
• Ensure all statutory inspections are carried out and identify training needs.
• Maintain high quality on the works and strong relationships with site engineers.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and health, safety and the environment.

Skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Health & safety mindset

Driving license

Education

GCSE 9-4 incl Maths English Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

To safely supervise section/trade forepersons, labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors on works ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met.

About the project

Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.

Apprenticeships at Costain

At Costain, we’ve got an exciting range of apprenticeships available—working on innovative projects across the UK in sectors like highways, rail, integrated transport, water, energy, and nuclear & defence. There’s truly something for everyone.

Our apprenticeships run from Level 2 to Level 6, with durations of 1 to 6 years. We’ll work with you to find the best route based on your current qualifications, skills, and preferred way of learning.

Being an apprentice means you’ll get the best of both worlds: earning while you learn. You’ll be gaining real experience day-to-day with your team, alongside off‑job learning with your apprenticeship provider and other apprentices in similar roles.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported every step of the way—by your line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and your training provider (which could be a college, a university, or an independent training provider).

You’ll also have dedicated time to study with your provider. Your on‑site work will be matched to the needs of the project, and it’s designed to ensure you’re building the technical skills and competencies you need to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

And to make it even better, we recommend joining our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a great way to meet other Early Careers colleagues, learn about exciting projects and teams across Costain, and find support and inspiration for what you do next.

Many of our projects are delivered through joint ventures, too—so you’ll have the opportunity to meet even more apprentices and learn from partners, sharing skills and working practices along the way.

• Assist in managing workforce, plant and materials
• Communicate with rest of site team including Engineers and senior Forepersons
• Implement and promote safe systems of work over all activities.
• Ensure all records, regarding plant and hire equipment are in date and safe to use
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings with site team regarding safety, progress.
• Ensure tool box talks, safety alerts and activity plan briefings are carried out.
• Ensure all statutory weekly or daily inspections are carried out, e.g. CTRM’S, assist development of the workforce and identify training requirements.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works is maintained along with your relationship with the site engineers.
• Keep up to date with current legislation.
• Ensure you press pause to avoid errors

• Minimum five GCSE Grades 9-4 (or A*- C) including Maths, English and Science

About you

• To enable us to fully assess your application, please ensure your application includes details of your educational qualifications at GCSE or equivalent level.
• Passionate about engineering with a willingness to learn and develop
• IT proficient (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Able to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• The ability to thrive in pressured situations
• The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Always work with consideration of Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Full UK Driving License

*Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline - we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
After we've reviewed applications, the vacancy may be re-opened so please keep an eye out on any updates!

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